Leica Geosystems signs Research and Development Agreement with YTO

Nov. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- The agreement includes plans to develop integrated precision auto-steering solutions for new model YTO tractors which will be used in Chinese and export markets. In conjunction with the signing of the agreement, Chinese language support has been released for the user interface of the Leica mojo3D guidance display to meet local market demand.

"We are pleased to enter into this R&D agreement with YTO, as they are the leading agricultural machinery manufacturer in China and operate in markets around the world,” says Glenn Clark, Business Manager Asia Pacific of Leica Geosystems Agriculture. "As the use of precision guidance technology continues to expand in China, we believe that this partnership will give both parties an advantage in this dynamic market."

“As GPS aided guiding and steering systems are recognized in China, YTO has closely followed the market demand to take action,” said leading engineers of YTO. "It is very important to embed state-of-art technology of industry leaders such as, Leica Geosystems to improve our product competency and performance.”

About YTO
Since our beginning in 1955, YTO has evolved into a leading agricultural and construction machinery manufacturer in China, serving clients around the world. With decades spent expanding its’ product lines, YTO is now able to provide a wide range of farm equipment, construction machinery, power machinery, and vehicles, to accommodate any need you may have. Some of its’ most popular products include: crawler tractor, wheeled tractor, farm harvester, road roller, industrial bulldozer, and pickup truck. As YTO products have the advantages of reliable performance, great durability, and operator comfort, they are widely used in the agriculture, construction, and transportation industries.

About Leica Geosystems’ Ag Guidance Solutions
Whether looking to reduce input costs and increase productivity through more efficient application, or save on time and operator fatigue by lowering the number of passes in the field, Leica Geosystems provides farmers with a suite of simple, reliable and affordable agricultural guidance and precision farming tools.

Leica Geosystems’ Ag Guidance solutions combine state-of-the-art positioning technology with robust, compact hardware built to withstand the toughest field conditions. Compatible with a wide range of vehicles and third party equipment and modular in software design, Leica Geosystems’ products are flexible and scalable to suit individual requirements.

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Leica Geosystems provides farmers with a suite of simple, reliable and affordable agricultural guidance and precision farming tools. We offer state-of-the-art positioning technology with robust hardware built to withstand the toughest field conditions.